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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,123.06, 4,684.58 and 933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,123.06, 4,684.58 and 933.32 is: 1,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,123.06 : 4,684.58 = 933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,123.06/4,684.58 = 933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,123.06x = 4,684.58 × 933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,123.06x = 4,372,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,228.00/3,123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.98

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